Xylem

(Senior) Financial Analyst, FP&A and Operations Finance (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics

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About the role

We currently have an open position as (Senior) Financial Analyst, FP&A and Operations Finance (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics at our site in Weilheim (Bavaria) or Mainz.

The "(Senior) Financial Analyst, FP&A and Operations Finance (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics" provides combined FP&A and operational finance support to the Analytics business, with a strong focus on reporting, budgeting, inventory, cost, and operational performance management. Reporting solid-line into Global FP&A and operationally supporting the Ops Finance in Germany, the role ensures accurate reporting, disciplined inventory and cost controls, and effective execution of global and local finance processes.

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Business Partnership & Support

Support Global FP&A and the Ops Finance with financial analysis and data preparation

Act as execution bridge between global FP&A requirements and local Operations Finance needs

Prepare insights and analyses for operational and financial reviews

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes

Prepare variance analysis and identify key cost and performance drivers

Support backlog reporting and integration into FP&A forecasts

Reporting, Analytics & Controllership

Prepare or support reconciliations, validations, and accuracy checks

Support collaboration with Accounting on close and reporting topics

Operations Finance, Inventory & Cost

Monitor stock balances, inventory movements and absorption

Perform inventory valuation including standard cost recalculations, usage, E&O and reconciliations

Support inventory spot checks and monitoring of inventory days

Monitor purchasing volumes including material and non-material

Track productivity figures from production

ERP, Master Data & Systems

Monitor ERP master data including but not limited to items and cost

Act as contact for item master and POC model topics

Monitor working orders history, incoming orders and backlog

Qualifikation

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

4-7 years experience

Strong analytical and reconciliation skills

Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (QAD preferred)

Fluent in German and English

Preferred Qualifications

Manufacturing or operations finance experience

Experience with inventory, standard costing, and absorption

Experience with OneStream, SAP, and BI tools

Benefits

Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.

Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.

Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.

Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

For questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Niklas Naunheim, Talent Acquisition Lead Europe at +49 1621374371.

We are looking forward to your application!

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

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